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GJ55 COA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

147,067 mi
Last recorded147,067 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 COA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 147,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front shock absorber incorrectly located in knuckle

Pass 26 Jun 2023 142,729 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber incorrectly located in knuckle

Fail 26 Jun 2023 142,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber incorrectly located in knuckle

Pass 23 Jun 2022 136,155 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber incorrectly located in knuckle

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 127,256 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 127,256 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 120,436 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 105,173 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front fog lamp lens defective

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 94,678 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 85,726 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 78,990 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 78,990 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 75,914 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2014 71,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

vehicle underbody very muddy

Fail 24 Jul 2014 71,311 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

vehicle underbody very muddy

Pass 7 Aug 2013 65,563 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

offside rear tyre cracking

vehicle underbody/chassis muddy

Fail 7 Aug 2013 65,563 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

offside rear tyre cracking

vehicle underbody/chassis muddy

Pass 15 Aug 2012 59,041 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 50,781 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 13 Aug 2010 44,437 miles

advise airbag warning light on

advise handbrake travel high

Pass 21 Aug 2009 38,722 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside & nearside front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Pass 22 Aug 2008 30,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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GJ55 COA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ55 COA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GJ55 COA registered?

GJ55 COA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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The MOT history for GJ55 COA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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